Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Vienna Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden hope to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. One of the seven Republicans, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Inflation and fentanyl are key concerns of two Republicans who hope to replace Rep. Toalson Reisch in Missouri House
Residents in Boone County’s 44th legislative district will have a new state representative in January. Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is term-limited and is …
Read More »NWS says severe weather is possible tonight into Saturday in central Missouri
Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and much of the mid-Missouri listening area could see damaging winds and severe weather tonight into Saturday morning. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »Severe weather is possible overnight across mid-Missouri; NWS says tornado threat is low
Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, Fulton and most of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see damaging winds and hail overnight. While the National Weather Service …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) describes himself as congressional frontrunner in CD3 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will endorse former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) in the race to succeed him on Capitol Hill. Eight Republicans have …
Read More »UPDATE: Southern Boone R-1 patrons approve both ballot measures
Voters in one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing school districts have approved two ballot measures today: an $11.6 million no tax increase bond issue and a 20-cent levy transfer. Bond …
Read More »(LISTEN): Tornadoes and large hail are possible this afternoon in mid-Missouri
Columbia, Jefferson City and much of the 939 the Eagle listening area are under a severe thunderstorm watch this morning through 12:10 pm. Columbia and Ashland have …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) reflects on 16 years in Washington on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will retire in December after eight terms on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer was first elected to Congress in northeast Missouri’s old …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou is the largest employer in Missouri’s new third congressional district
Funding for the University of Missouri and for the MU Research Reactor (MURR) is a top priority for a former GOP state senator from Columbia who’s running …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Missouri State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) discusses congressional bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Funding for the University of Missouri was a top priority for former Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia), who served in the Missouri Senate from …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks announces congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight-term U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will be retiring in December, after 16 years on Capitol Hill. Missouri’s new third congressional district includes Columbia south of …
Read More »Average price of a single family home in Columbia/Boone County up 45 percent since 2019
The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home sales in Columbia and Boone County decreased 13 percent in 2023. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) running for Missouri’s third congressional district seat
Former State Sen. and outspoken conservative Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s third congressional district seat in August. …
Read More »UPDATE: Wind chill warning for Columbia in effect until noon; warmer temperatures on Wednesday
The wind chill warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for mid-Missouri remains in effect this (Tuesday) morning through noon. Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton are …
Read More »Mid-Missouri’s wind chill warning continues through Tuesday afternoon
You’ll need to bundle up and dress in layers again this afternoon and tomorrow morning as you head to or from work in central Missouri. Most of …
Read More »(LISTEN): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, …
Read More »UPDATE: Snow expected Friday in mid-Missouri; record cold temperatures possible this weekend
While Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and much of mid-Missouri are still expected to receive one to three inches of snow tomorrow (Friday), the timing of the winter …
Read More »UPDATE: Second part of winter storm in mid-Missouri begins
The National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis office’s winter weather advisory for mid-Missouri remains in effect through 11:59 tonight (Tuesday). Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, and Fulton are …
Read More »Veteran mid-Missouri congressman not seeking re-election
A congressman who represents part of Columbia and much of mid-Missouri will retire in December, after seven two-year terms on Capitol Hill. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. …
Read More »Columbia’s home sales down in September and for year; building permits down 16 percent in 2023
The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home sales were down eight percent in September and are down 16 percent for the year. Board of Realtors chief …
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